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R861 COE

1998 Volvo 800 Series

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

214,633 mi
Last recorded214,633 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Volvo 800 Series126,703 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR861 COE
MakeVolvo
Model800 Series
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2011 214,633 miles

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 214,633 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 193,366 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 176,318 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 158,753 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 142,210 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 121,810 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Volvo 800 Series?

Based on 372,763 MOT tests across 41,605 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
5,405
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
41,605
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,209
constant velocity joint gaiter split 19,906
position lamp(s) not working 18,486
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 15,672
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,131
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R861 COE is a 1998 Volvo 800 Series in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1998 Volvo 800 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 126,703 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo 800 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,209 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R861 COE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo 800 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Volvo 800 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R861 COE?

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What year was R861 COE registered?

R861 COE is a 1998 Volvo 800 Series, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R861 COE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R861 COE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R861 COE have outstanding finance?

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